"they speak will be evident."" This new order is introduced because ""the order in which today's readers are used to encountering the books of the Bible is yet another factor that hinders their understanding."" The book order in ""The Books of the Bible,"" and the rationale for it, is as follows: The Covenant History ""The first quarter of the Bible unfolds as one continuous narrative."" Genesis<br> Exodus<br> Leviticus<br> Numbers<br> Deuteronomy<br> Joshua<br> Judges<br> Ruth<br> Samuel–Kings The Prophets The prophets are presented in ""what… is plausibly their historical order."" Jonah Amos<br> Hosea<br> Micah<br> Isaiah Zephaniah<br> Nahum<br> Habakkuk Jeremiah<br> Obadiah<br> Ezekiel Haggai<br> Zechariah<br>"
"Second Epistle of Peter The Second Epistle of Peter, often referred to as Second Peter and written 2 Peter or in Roman numerals II Peter (especially in older references), is a book of the New Testament of the Bible, traditionally held to have been written by Saint Peter. Most critical biblical scholars have concluded Peter is not the author, considering the epistle pseudepigraphical. According to the Epistle itself, it was composed by the Apostle Peter, an eyewitness to Jesus' ministry. It criticizes who distort the authentic, apostolic tradition, and predicts judgment for them. 2 Peter explains that God has delayed"
"Book of Proverbs The Book of Proverbs (Hebrew: מִשְלֵי, ""Míshlê (Shlomoh)"", ""Proverbs (of Solomon)"") is the second book of the third section (called Writings) of the Hebrew Bible and a book of the Christian Old Testament. When translated into Greek and Latin, the title took on different forms: in the Greek Septuagint (LXX) it became Παροιμίαι ""Paroimiai"" (""Proverbs""); in the Latin Vulgate the title was ""Proverbia"", from which the English name is derived. Proverbs is not merely an anthology but a ""collection of collections"" relating to a pattern of life which lasted for more than a millennium. It is an"
"Second Epistle to the Corinthians The Second Epistle to the Corinthians, often written as 2 Corinthians, is a Pauline epistle and the eighth book of the New Testament of the Bible. Paul the Apostle and ""Timothy ""our"" brother"" wrote this epistle to ""the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia"". While there is little doubt among scholars that Paul is the author, there is discussion over whether the Epistle was originally one letter or composed from two or more of Paul's letters. Although the New Testament contains only two letters to"
"Book of Exodus The Book of Exodus or Exodus is the second book of the Torah and the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament) immediately following Genesis. The book tells how the Israelites leave slavery in Egypt through the strength of Yahweh, the god who has chosen Israel as his people. Led by their prophet Moses they journey through the wilderness to Mount Sinai, where Yahweh promises them the land of Canaan (the ""Promised Land"") in return for their faithfulness. Israel enters into a covenant with Yahweh who gives them their laws and instructions to build the Tabernacle, the means by"
"that remnant of the seed of Abraham who returned out of captivity, and to the converted Gentiles; now in this verse he calls upon them to acknowledge the mercy, and to excite one another to mutual love and esteem. Hosea 2 Hosea 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Hosea in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Hosea son of Beeri, application of the symbols in the first chapter. It is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Some most ancient"
"of Christian Bibles is called the Old Testament, which contains, at minimum, the above 24 books but divided into 39 books and ordered differently. The Catholic Church and Eastern Christian churches also hold that certain deuterocanonical books and passages are part of the Old Testament canon. The second part is the New Testament, containing 27 books; the four Canonical gospels, Acts of the Apostles, 21 Epistles or letters and the Book of Revelation. The King James Bible—which has been called ""the most influential version of the most influential book in the world, in what is now its most influential language"""
"Old Testament The Old Testament (abbreviated OT) is the first part of Christian Bibles, based primarily upon the Hebrew Bible (or Tanakh), a collection of ancient religious writings by the Israelites believed by most Christians and religious Jews to be the sacred Word of God. The second part of the Christian Bible is the New Testament. The books that comprise the Old Testament canon, as well as their order and names, differ between Christian denominations. The Catholic canon comprises 46 books, and the canons of the Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches comprise up to 51 books and the most"
"they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls."" Joel 2 Joel 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Joel in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Joel, and is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language: Ancient translations in Koine Greek: NKJV groups this chapter (with cross references to other parts of the Bible): Cross reference: Exact identity"
"Second Epistle to the Thessalonians The Second Epistle to the Thessalonians, often referred to as Second Thessalonians (US) or Two Thessalonians (UK) (and written 2 Thessalonians) is a book from the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle, as it begins, ""Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians"" and ends, ""I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand, which is the distinguishing mark in all my letters."" Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether Paul was the author or not; many scholars question its authenticity based on what they"
"humanity's state in Eden, so that God can dwell with the Israelites as he had with Adam and Eve through the Ark and Tabernacle, which together form a model of the universe; in later Abrahamic religions this came to be interpreted as Israel being the guardian of God's plan for humanity, to bring ""God's creation blessing to mankind"" begun in Adam. Book of Exodus The Book of Exodus or Exodus is the second book of the Torah and the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament) immediately following Genesis. The book tells how the Israelites leave slavery in Egypt through the strength"
"New Testament The New Testament (, trans. ""Hē Kainḕ Diathḗkē""; ) is the second part of the Christian biblical canon, the first part being the Old Testament, based on the Hebrew Bible. The New Testament discusses the teachings and person of Jesus, as well as events in first-century Christianity. Christians regard both the Old and New Testaments together as sacred scripture. The New Testament (in whole or in part) has frequently accompanied the spread of Christianity around the world. It reflects and serves as a source for Christian theology and morality. Extended readings and phrases directly from the New Testament"
"Hosea 2 Hosea 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Hosea in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Hosea son of Beeri, application of the symbols in the first chapter. It is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language: Ancient translations in Koine Greek: NKJV groups this chapter into: In the two last verses of the former chapter, the prophet did from God promise marvellous mercy to Judah and Israel, to"
"Isaiah 2 Isaiah 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Isaiah in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet Isaiah, and is a part of the Book of the Prophets. Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language: Ancient translations in Koine Greek: The New King James Version organises this chapter as follows: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges suggests that verses 10 and 11 form a separate section not connected with the preceding or succeeding verses. And he shall judge among"
"of Proverbs"": Book of Proverbs The Book of Proverbs (Hebrew: מִשְלֵי, ""Míshlê (Shlomoh)"", ""Proverbs (of Solomon)"") is the second book of the third section (called Writings) of the Hebrew Bible and a book of the Christian Old Testament. When translated into Greek and Latin, the title took on different forms: in the Greek Septuagint (LXX) it became Παροιμίαι ""Paroimiai"" (""Proverbs""); in the Latin Vulgate the title was ""Proverbia"", from which the English name is derived. Proverbs is not merely an anthology but a ""collection of collections"" relating to a pattern of life which lasted for more than a millennium. It"
"Titus 2 Titus 2 is the second chapter of the Epistle to Titus in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is authored by Paul the Apostle and addressed to Saint Titus. This chapter can be grouped (with cross references to other parts of the Bible): New King James Version By which is meant, not the free love and favour of God, which lies in his own heart; for though that is productive of salvation, and is the source and spring of it, and what brings it forth, and is far from encouraging licentiousness, but instructs in real piety,"
"Joel 2 Joel 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Joel in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Joel, and is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language: Ancient translations in Koine Greek: NKJV groups this chapter (with cross references to other parts of the Bible): Cross reference: Exact identity of these locusts is unknown. Cross reference for verse 28-32: On the day of Pentecost, 50 days after the resurrection of"
"Jonah 2 Jonah 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Jonah in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Jonah, and is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language: Ancient translations in Koine Greek: NKJV groups this chapter into: Jonah is the only man that ever prayed in a fish's belly: and he prayed unto the Lord as ""his God"", not merely by creation, and as the God of nature and providence,"
"Second Nephi The Second Book of Nephi (), usually referred to as Second Nephi or 2 Nephi, is the second book of the Book of Mormon. The original translation of the title did not include the word ""second"". First and Second were added to the titles of The Books of Nephi by Oliver Cowdery when preparing the book for printing. According to the book, it was written by the ancient prophet Nephi, son of Lehi, who lived around 600 BC. Unlike First Nephi, this book contains little history of the Nephite people but instead discusses visions and prophecies of Nephi"
"by Jeremiah. The New Testament is the name given to the second and final portion of the Christian Bible. Jesus is its central figure. The term ""New Testament"" came into use in the second century during a controversy among Christians over whether or not the Hebrew Bible should be included with the Christian writings as sacred scripture. The New Testament presupposes the inspiration of the Old Testament. Some other works which were widely read by early churches were excluded from the New Testament and relegated to the collections known as the Apostolic Fathers (generally considered orthodox) and the New Testament"
"Bible to this day. Deuterocanonical books The deuterocanonical books (from the Greek meaning ""belonging to the second canon"") are books and passages considered by the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church to be canonical books of the Old Testament but which are considered non-canonical by Protestant denominations. They are seven books from the Septuagint, the standard translation of the Hebrew Bible in the Hellenistic period, written during the reign of Ptolemy II (283–246 BCE) and referenced extensively in the New Testament, particularly in the Pauline Epistles. With the rise of Rabbinic Judaism at the end of the Second Temple"
"2 Timothy 2 2 Timothy 2 is the second chapter of the Second Epistle to Timothy in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is authored by Paul the Apostle and addressed to Saint Timothy. This chapter can be grouped (with cross references to other parts of the Bible): New King James Version There is a certain number of persons whom God has chosen in Christ from everlasting unto salvation, who shall certainly be saved; for these Jesus Christ suffered and died; and on their account is the Gospel sent, preached, and published to the world; for their sakes"
"Second Maccabees, which describe in detail the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem and the lighting of the menorah. These books are not part of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) which came from the Jewish canon; however, they were part of the Alexandrian canon which is also called the Septuagint (sometimes abbreviated LXX). Both books are included in the Old Testament used by the Catholic and Orthodox Churches, since those churches consider the books deuterocanonical. They are not included in the Old Testament books in most Protestant Bibles since most Protestants consider the books apocryphal. Multiple references to Hanukkah are also"
"While the exact position of Paul the Apostle and Judaism is still debated, a common view is that in place of the elaborate code of laws (""mitzvah"") set out in Deuteronomy, Paul the Apostle, drawing on , claimed that the keeping of the Mosaic covenant was superseded by faith in Jesus and the gospel (the New Covenant). Deuteronomy in NIV Book of Deuteronomy The Book of Deuteronomy (literally ""second law,"" from Greek ""deuteros"" + ""nomos"") is the fifth book of the Christian Old Testament and of the Jewish Torah, where it is called ""Devarim"" (Heb. ספר דברים). Chapters 1–30 of"
"Book of Deuteronomy The Book of Deuteronomy (literally ""second law,"" from Greek ""deuteros"" + ""nomos"") is the fifth book of the Christian Old Testament and of the Jewish Torah, where it is called ""Devarim"" (Heb. ספר דברים). Chapters 1–30 of the book consist of three sermons or speeches delivered to the Israelites by Moses on the plains of Moab, shortly before they enter the Promised Land. The first sermon recounts the forty years of wilderness wanderings which had led to that moment, and ends with an exhortation to observe the law (or teachings), later referred to as the Law of"
"in the Bible with isolated Aramaic words found in Hebrew like the same word ""bar"" occurring in Proverbs 31:2. Psalm 2 Psalm 2 is the second Psalm of the Bible. Psalm 2 does not identify its author with a superscription. Acts 4:24-26 in the New Testament attributes it to David. According to the Talmud (Berakhot 10b), Psalm 2 is a continuation of Psalm 1. In the general sense, Psalm 2 is interpreted as referring to King David, God's anointed, defeating the enemies of Israel who gather against her. In addition, Psalm 2 is often considered to be messianic, referring to"
"Second Epistle of John The Second Epistle of John, often referred to as Second John and often written 2 John or II John, is a book of the New Testament attributed to John the Evangelist, traditionally thought to be the author of the Gospel of John and the other two epistles of John. The language of this epistle is remarkably similar to 3 John. It is therefore suggested by a few that a single author composed both of these letters. The traditional view contends that all the letters are by the hand of John the Apostle, and the linguistic structure,"
"Colossians 2 Colossians 2 is the second chapter of the Epistle to the Colossians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is authored by Paul the Apostle and Saint Timothy. This chapter can be grouped (with cross references to other parts of the Bible): New King James Version New King James Version New King James Version New King James Version New King James Version This is said to prevent an objection that might be made to the perfection of these Gentile believers, because they were not circumcised; for the Jews thought that perfection lay in circumcision, at least"
"Psalm 2 Psalm 2 is the second Psalm of the Bible. Psalm 2 does not identify its author with a superscription. Acts 4:24-26 in the New Testament attributes it to David. According to the Talmud (Berakhot 10b), Psalm 2 is a continuation of Psalm 1. In the general sense, Psalm 2 is interpreted as referring to King David, God's anointed, defeating the enemies of Israel who gather against her. In addition, Psalm 2 is often considered to be messianic, referring to the Messianic Era when the kingdoms of the world gather against Israel and are defeated, and Jerusalem becomes a"
"innovation."" Bible The Bible (from Koine Greek τὰ βιβλία, ""tà biblía"", ""the books"") is a collection of sacred texts or scriptures that Jews and Christians consider to be a product of divine inspiration and a record of the relationship between God and humans. With estimated total sales of over 5 billion copies, it is widely considered to be the most influential and best-selling book of all time. Many different authors contributed to the Bible. What is regarded as canonical text differs depending on traditions and groups; a number of Bible canons have evolved, with overlapping and diverging contents. The Christian"
"zeal for the welfare of the weak and suffering, as well as for the progress of the church of Christ and for the spiritual advancement of its members, are all displayed in turn in the course of his appeal."" —Lias, Second Corinthians. Online translations of Second Epistle to the Corinthians: Commentary articles by J. P. Meyer on Second Corinthians, by chapter: 1–2, 3, 4:1–6:10, Second Epistle to the Corinthians The Second Epistle to the Corinthians, often written as 2 Corinthians, is a Pauline epistle and the eighth book of the New Testament of the Bible. Paul the Apostle and ""Timothy"
"Revelation 2 Revelation 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Revelation or the Apocalypse of John in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The book is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. This chapter is divided into 29 verses, containing messages for four of the seven churches of Asia located in modern-day Turkey, with messages for the other three churches appearing in chapter 3. The New King James Version organises this chapter as follows: New King James Version New King James Version New King"
"Book of Joshua The Book of Joshua ( """") is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible (the Christian Old Testament) and the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile. It tells of the campaigns of the Israelites in central, southern and northern Canaan, the destruction of their enemies, and the division of the land among the Twelve Tribes, framed by two set-piece speeches, the first by God commanding the conquest of the land, and, at the end, the last by Joshua warning of the need for faithful"